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Produce complex flexographic printed product

Produce complex flexographic printed product

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN3140
State Code
OBP88
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up machines for non-routine flexographic printing.It applies to individuals who work as print machinists. They prepare material, monitor and run equipment and machinery and apply solutions to printing difficulties as they arise.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain non-routine operation of reel transportation and delivery systems
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements
  • 1.2 Monitor and adjust reel stand and web control system according to operating requirements
  • 1.3 Add substrate to the printing process
  • 1.4 Check and adjust reel rewind section according to tension requirements and confirm no marks, blemishes or damage to finished product has occurred
  • 1.5 Remove substrate from the printing process
  • 1.6 Monitor and adjust sheeting section and set off and marking prevention systems
2. Maintain complex flexographic printing process
  • 2.1 Monitor and adjust flexographic plate and plate cylinder or sleeve condition according to required proof standard
  • 2.2 Check flexographic impression roller condition
  • 2.3 Review and adjust flexographic inking system and doctor blade condition
  • 2.4 Monitor and adjust drying systems
  • 2.5 Monitor and adjust in-line processes
3. Maintain non-routine production process
  • 3.1 Use automatic control as per specification
  • 3.2 Use manual control as per specification
  • 3.3 Monitor and adjust ink performance, colour, register and position of print throughout production run
  • 3.4 Report process adjustments to eliminate problems according to enterprise procedures
4. Identify and rectify faults
  • 4.1 Identify and report problems in flexographic machine according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.2 Carry out adjustments and corrections as required according to manufacturer specifications and within scope of own role
  • 4.3 Identify machine faults requiring repair and report to designated person
5. Conduct shutdown of production process
  • 5.1 Follow shutdown sequence according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • 5.2 Remove reels and cores from press
  • 5.3 Drain unused ink back into containers and label and store
  • 5.4 Remove solid and liquid waste from operating area and recycle and dispose of, as required, according to regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures
  • 5.5 Clean all required parts of flexographic machinery used in printing process
  • 5.6 Lubricate and protect press according to duration of shutdown
  • 5.7 Complete required production records and enterprise documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO10 ICPPRN314 Produce complex flexographic printed product Unit of competency